**Financial/Accounting** **Accounts Payable Analyst II** Arlington, VA Posted: 9/18/2024 Job Description Job ID#: 207716 Job Category: Financial/Accounting Position Type: Associate - W2 Shift: 1 **PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Accounts Payable Analyst II, in Arlington, VA. Job ID#207716** **Job Description:** The accounts payable specialist is primarily responsible for supporting proper execution of accounts payable process to ensure accurate and timely payment for Airbus U.S Space and Defense, Inc. and its affiliates. Some of the main duties among other include, Invoice payment and expense report processing, and month-end close support. The position will aid the Accounts Payable Manager with all accounts payable operation and other business-related topics as required. **Responsibilities:** Support AP invoice payment processes Support physical check payment process including invoice review, voucher creation, voucher selection for payment and issuing a small number of paper checks and submission of respective positive pay file to the bank Support electronic payment process including, creating & uploading EFT file for ACH payments and wire submission for approval Analyze discrepant vouchers and identify the root cause of the problem and recommend solution to for improved accuracy and efficiency Support month-end close and reconciliation including reconciliation of AP subledger to General ledger, prepaid accounts, support bank reconciliation Manage the accounts payable mailbox for timely resolution Research and resolve accounts payable issues with vendors. Run and analyze daily reports Support employee expense report process using Concur and a functional back up to Concur administrator Reconcile AMEX Business Travel Account (BTA) and Concur travel expense on a monthly basis Assist with ad hoc projects including but limited to process improvement, system integration, and other assigned accounting and finance activities **Education:** Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance or equivalent experience (3 or more years in accounting) **Experience:** Required: 2-3 years of experience in Accounts payable Preferred: 3+ years of Accounts payable or General Ledger & Corporate Accounting experience or equivalent **Licensure/Certifications:** Required: N/A Preferred: N/A Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities: **Required:** Ability to solve problems Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS Working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standard (CAS) Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages): Position requires attention to detail, excellent organizational follow through skills Effective communication skills with the ability to clearly and concisely express ideas both verbally and in writing Proficiency in English required **Technical Systems Proficiency:** Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Preferred: Experience in Costpoint, SAP or equivalent ERP system Preferred: Experience in Concur US Person under ITAR definition **Physical Capability:** Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents. Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds including safety warnings or alarms. Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment. Carrying: able to carry documents, electronic equipment and/or supplies up to 25lbs. Lifting: able to lift documents, electronic equipment and/or supplies up to 25lbs. Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. Squatting / Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves. Standing: able to stand for long periods of time. Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance: No Clearance **VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled** To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled